Piaget

The Reference 9212 D 76 is an exceptional illustration of Piaget’s creative output during the height of the 1970s, when the maison blurred the boundaries between watchmaking and high jewelry. Conceived as a cuff watch—part bangle, part timepiece—the present example reflects Piaget’s longstanding exploration of form, texture, and material, here attributed to the celebrated designer Jean-Claude Guiet. Crafted in yellow gold and dating to circa 1970, the sculptural bracelet is richly executed with hand-carved elements, integrating nephrite and lapis lazuli links into a cohesive and highly expressive design.

The dial, fashioned from lapis lazuli, displays natural pyrite inclusions that lend depth and individuality, complementing the surrounding composition of hardstone and gold. Beneath this decorative exterior lies Piaget’s renowned caliber 9P, an ultra-thin manual-winding movement that underscores the technical sophistication behind the maison’s most elaborate creations. References such as the present example encapsulate the spirit of the era—bold, luxurious, and unapologetically distinctive—and remain highly sought-after by collectors for their originality and design-led approach to watchmaking.